Which waffle maker is the best waffle maker?
April 29, 2014 3:32 PM Subscribe
It's time to buy a new waffle maker. It will be a Mother's Day gift. I want to give the best waffle maker in the world to the best wife and mother in the world - which waffle maker should it be?
The recipient has expressed a desire for a new waffle maker. Problems with the current waffle maker are primarily that it's not ours (on extended loan from mother-in-law) and secondarily that batter tends to get into the coil running between the top and bottom surfaces, making cleaning kind of a pain.
The recipient has expressed a desire for a new waffle maker. Problems with the current waffle maker are primarily that it's not ours (on extended loan from mother-in-law) and secondarily that batter tends to get into the coil running between the top and bottom surfaces, making cleaning kind of a pain.
I have this one from Cuisinart and I love it, but it is important to note that it does not make Belgian Waffles - it makes "classic" style, flatter waffles. Which was exactly what I was looking for as I am not a fan of the thicker, Belgian ones.
posted by brainmouse at 3:46 PM on April 29, 2014 [3 favorites]
posted by brainmouse at 3:46 PM on April 29, 2014 [3 favorites]
We've been really happy with this Waring Pro Belgian Waffle maker. We've used it weekly for several years with no complaints.
posted by belladonna at 3:50 PM on April 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by belladonna at 3:50 PM on April 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
For perfect classic round waffles, this one is indeed awesome.
posted by bearwife at 4:00 PM on April 29, 2014
posted by bearwife at 4:00 PM on April 29, 2014
Serious Eats like this Waring Pro, which I covet. And they use it for everything from stuffing waffles to reheating pizza into fantastic hot-pocketesque creations.
posted by supercres at 4:53 PM on April 29, 2014
posted by supercres at 4:53 PM on April 29, 2014
Actually, maybe it's this KitchenAid. They mentioned it once but now I can't seem to find it.
posted by supercres at 4:55 PM on April 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by supercres at 4:55 PM on April 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
This one looks like the ones at hotels, and at 7x the cost of the others it should be 7x as good.....
posted by Sophont at 5:28 PM on April 29, 2014
posted by Sophont at 5:28 PM on April 29, 2014
I've recently had the opportunity to use this one. I own six waffle irons (long story) and this is the nicest to use by far. It's also $200. Is it worth that? I don't know. But it's a very nice waffle iron. Very nice.
posted by veggieboy at 5:34 PM on April 29, 2014
posted by veggieboy at 5:34 PM on April 29, 2014
I love my #9 griswold cast iron waffle iron. It works well on the stovetop, over a campfire, and on a woodstove. Nothing beats waffles made on a campfire.
posted by foodgeek at 5:37 PM on April 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
posted by foodgeek at 5:37 PM on April 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
I have the KitchenAid Pro Line linked by supercres and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It's fantastic.
posted by katers890 at 6:42 PM on April 29, 2014
posted by katers890 at 6:42 PM on April 29, 2014
I'm pretty fond of this this Oster model for lovely, thick waffles.
posted by smangosbubbles at 7:16 PM on April 29, 2014
posted by smangosbubbles at 7:16 PM on April 29, 2014
We have the same Waring Pro that belladonna linked and we love it.
posted by brilliantine at 7:33 PM on April 29, 2014
posted by brilliantine at 7:33 PM on April 29, 2014
i don't know if it's still available, but macy's used to stock a waffle maker known as the "five of hearts", because it made, wait for it...five heart-shaped waffles.
posted by bruce at 9:13 PM on April 29, 2014
posted by bruce at 9:13 PM on April 29, 2014
I am here to inform you that The World Famous's recommendation is the right one. My father (the Waffle King) has owned probably a half-dozen of that model - if not more - and frequently runs two at a time during his renowned waffle breakfasts. As the heir to the waffle kingdom I have one of my own and it is indeed the best waffle maker. Period.
Belgian waffles are abominations; walk the Square Path to enlightenment.
posted by komara at 9:35 PM on April 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
Belgian waffles are abominations; walk the Square Path to enlightenment.
posted by komara at 9:35 PM on April 29, 2014 [1 favorite]
Nthing the Black and Decker. It makes perfect waffles. And it's not expensive. I've bought them as gifts and everyone loves them.
Komara is right: the Belgian ones just ain't right.
Whip your egg whites separately.
posted by OneSmartMonkey at 1:15 AM on April 30, 2014
Komara is right: the Belgian ones just ain't right.
Whip your egg whites separately.
posted by OneSmartMonkey at 1:15 AM on April 30, 2014
I have the same Cuisinart that brainmouse has and have been using it most days for the past year or so with absolutely no problems. No bells and whistles: it just works simply and well.
I previously had the Black & Decker chrome 3-in-1 Waffle Maker and Indoor Griddle that The World Famous likes. It's fine, and big, but I found it harder to use - the plates can come loose, and it doesn't open and close as easily as the Cuisinart.
posted by Mr.Know-it-some at 6:41 AM on April 30, 2014
I previously had the Black & Decker chrome 3-in-1 Waffle Maker and Indoor Griddle that The World Famous likes. It's fine, and big, but I found it harder to use - the plates can come loose, and it doesn't open and close as easily as the Cuisinart.
posted by Mr.Know-it-some at 6:41 AM on April 30, 2014
Also came in here to recommend a cast-iron Griswold; if you know what you're doing, teflon and thermostats are unnecessary.
Doesn't actually require a camp-fire, stove-top works fine.
You can find 'em on eBay.
And use the sourdough recipe, starting the night before.
posted by Rash at 8:46 AM on April 30, 2014
Doesn't actually require a camp-fire, stove-top works fine.
You can find 'em on eBay.
And use the sourdough recipe, starting the night before.
posted by Rash at 8:46 AM on April 30, 2014
We love the same Cuisinart one that brainmouse linked to above. It's been just great.
posted by orange (sherbet) rabbit at 4:16 PM on April 30, 2014
posted by orange (sherbet) rabbit at 4:16 PM on April 30, 2014
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